Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Old Window #2

A couple weeks ago, I posted some old windows that I bought HERE. (I bought these windows from Craigslist.) I put the 1st window on my back fence for a Backyard Treatment- You can find that post HERE.
Well, I finally finished my 2nd project with these windows. I made a cork board picture frame for my daughters room.

Here it is...

Here is the window before...

This project took me a little longer than I expected because I knew what I wanted, but I was not sure how to do it. I knew that I wanted cork board instead of the actual windows. One night I tried taking out the windows and I am telling you- those windows are indestructible! I broke 3 razor blades trying to get the glass out!

So my Plan B was to glue the cork board directly onto the window. I actually used Mod Podge and Mod Podged some fabric to the cork board, and the cork board to the window. To my surprise, this worked great!

Then, I had four left over knobs that I put at the bottom of the window. I also lined each window with some trim to hide any gaps from the cork board. To finish it off, I just pinned some pictures of my daughter to the window and it was done!

love using old windows! I drive by a salvage yard and want to go get some, I just have no where to put them! Thank you so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings! www.ladybug-blessings.com

I saved all my old windows from my house and have done a similar project. However, my pictures are behind the glass which makes it so hard when I want to change out the pictures. Love the way you did it!

Just found you off of One Tough Mother and am loving your blog. I'm a new follower. http://letkidscreate.blogspot.com

What a beautiful idea. I'm kicking myself right now because I walked right passed a window just like this a few weeks ago, not picking it up because I didn't want the neighbors to think I was a weirdo. Stupid me.

Really cute! I love how it turned out! I've done some old windows myself & have really enjoyed it too!! Here's mine if you want to take a look... http://pocketfullofposies6.blogspot.com/2010/03/old-barn-window.html and this one... http://pocketfullofposies6.blogspot.com/2011/01/ive-been-busy-painter-changer-upper.html There's so much you can do w/old windows! LOVE THEM!! Great job! :)

this is So cute and I am really jealous because it seems like everyone on the planet can find old doors and windows except me! It's awesome, I love what you did with it.Jennhttp://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2011/10/halloween-banner-trick-or-treat.html

I am loving this! Great idea to add the corkboard! I have an old window I have been wanting to add pics to and this makes me want to make it my next project! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!!! :)CrystalHomemaker in Heels